Mental Health Street Fest and NAMIWalks NYC

Join us Sunday, May 18 for our NAMIWalks + Mental Health Street Fest at the Seaport! 

At our largest community event you can enjoy music, food, sponsor booths, activities, and more! Join us for NAMIWalks NYC. 

Mental Health Mayoral Town Hall 

On Thursday, May 1, 6-8 PM, the NYC Mental Health Collective invites you and the Mayoral candidates to a comprehensive discussion on critical mental health issues in our city and to explore actionable solutions to make a more healthy and resilient community. RSVP to attend in person at the First Baptist Church of Crown Heights, 450 Eastern Parkway. RSVP to attend the livestream watch party at NAMI-NYC.

Cracked Open Play 

A powerful play exploring mental illness and family resilience. With a cast of 11 actors portraying 32 characters, CRACKED OPEN is a story of love, struggle, and the power of family. Shows run from May 6-June 28. Get a discount on tickets with code: TRCONAMI39. Get tickets today. 

Bipolar Education Art Show  

Join us May 13-16 for Tyvette Symone’s exhibition, Reflections of the Human Condition, at Seven House Gallery in East Williamsburg, exploring her personal journey with bipolar I disorder. Check out programming during the exhibition: 

• Tuesday, May 13: NAMI-NYC Bipolar Young Adult support group (RSVP here) 

• Wednesday, May 14: Talking Circle (RSVP here) 

• Thursday, May 15: Sound Bath (RSVP here) 

• Friday, May 16, 7-11 PM: Closing Reception and Artist Talk at 8 PM, moderated by NAMI-NYC’s long-time volunteer Tanisha Malcom (no RSVP needed) 

Sound Mind Concert for Mental Health 

Sound Mind has an outstanding lineup this year and new location. Walk with NAMI-NYC on Sunday, May 18 and then hop on over to Brooklyn Paramount for Sound Mind Music Festival for Mental Health. featuring Børns, American Authors, MILCK, and more. Tickets available here. 

Romance & Mental Health: Navigating Love Through Recovery 

Join NAMI-NYC virtually on Wednesday, May 21 from 6-7:30 PM for a presentation on building romantic relationships with someone who may be struggling with their mental health. In this presentation, Emily Grossman and Jennifer Marshall intend to debunk the myth that people with a mental illness can’t have happy romantic lives. RSVP today. 

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NYRR x NAMI-NYC 

NYRR and NAMI-NYC are teaming up! Physical health and mental health go hand in hand. According to the CDC, adults can lower their risk of depression by 18-20% simply by starting an exercise program like running or walking.  Explore resources and events